Two arrested over fatal crash in Todmorden

Tributes have been paid today to a butcher in Todmorden killed when he was hit by two cars while crossing the road outside his shop. Wayne Stansfield, who was 48, was one of the stars of a TV show featuring illusionist Derren Brown which was based in the town. Chris Kiddey reports.

There are now dozens of bouquets of flowers outside the butcher's shop in Todmorden where Wayne Stansfield worked.

One of the friends of the butcher killed after being hit by two cars in Todmorden has paid tribute to him. Gary Montgomery, who was with Wayne Stansfield at the time of the incident has said, "There are no words to describe how I'm feeling right now."

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a Todmorden man died after being hit by two cars while crossing the road.

Wayne Stansfield, 48, died after the collision close to his shop on Halifax Road on Sunday evening.

The men, both from Todmorden, are aged 30 and 27. They have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Flowers have been placed at the scene and police are still appealing for witnesses who may have seen the two cars involved being driven towards the town centre at 9pm on Sunday evening.